2000 GMC Yukon, Rear Lights Inop

This 2000 GMC Yukon came in with the complaint that at different times the stop lights, tail lights, turn signals and back up lights stop working. I did the basis bulb and socket tests and found nothing wrong. When I got to looking a little deeper in the system I found this rear harness junction … Continue reading “2000 GMC Yukon, Rear Lights Inop”

2004 Buick Rendezvous, Turn Signals and Hazard Lights Inop

This 2004 Buick Rendezvous came in with a complaint that the turn signals and hazard lights would not work. The customer stated that the problem occurred shortly after backing a boat in the water. I started by checking to see which fuses were involved and located the fuse box on the passenger side of the … Continue reading “2004 Buick Rendezvous, Turn Signals and Hazard Lights Inop”

2003 E350 Super Duty Van, Turn Signals and Blower Inoperative

This 2003 E350 Van came in with the complaint that sometimes the turn signals and blower motor do not work. The customer also stated that the brake and abs lights would come on along with a buzzer. I questioned the driver and found out it happens mainly in the mornings and more so when it … Continue reading “2003 E350 Super Duty Van, Turn Signals and Blower Inoperative”

1997 Chevrolet K1500, Turn Signal Problems

This 1997 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup came in with the complaint of the left turn signal will not work with the headlights on. I checked and the turn signals did work with the headlight off but the actual problem was that the turn signal would not work with the park lights. In fact if the park … Continue reading “1997 Chevrolet K1500, Turn Signal Problems”

2001 Ford Explorer No Stoplights

The customer complaint on this 2001 Ford Explorer was that the lower stoplights did not work. The CHMSL (center high mounted stop light) did work so that indicated that the stoplight fuse and the stoplight switch were both okay. I tilted the steering wheel up and down while depressing the brake pedal and the lower … Continue reading “2001 Ford Explorer No Stoplights”

1996 GMC Sonoma, Turn Signals Inop, Changing The Turn Signal Flasher

The customer brought in this 1996 GMC Sonoma Pickup with and inoperative turn signal complaint. I checked the fuse and it was oaky. Next step is to check the turn signal flasher. This is a pretty straight forward repair except that most people do not realize where the flasher is at. Both the hazard and … Continue reading “1996 GMC Sonoma, Turn Signals Inop, Changing The Turn Signal Flasher”

1996 Ford F150, No Rear Turn Signals and No Stoplights

The customer stated that the rear turn signals worked but not with the tail lights turned on and the stoplights did not work at all. Having been down this road many times I surmised that there was a faulty ground somewhere and started checking the basics like loose connectors and loose ground bolts but I … Continue reading “1996 Ford F150, No Rear Turn Signals and No Stoplights”

1998 Chevrolet Malibu, Turn Signals and Horn Inop

This 1998 Chevrolet Malibu came in with the complaint that the turn signals did not work properly and the horn did not work. Inspecting the turn signals found that the signal was reaching the bulb but it seemed very weak. First place to start is one of the easier bulbs to get to to see … Continue reading “1998 Chevrolet Malibu, Turn Signals and Horn Inop”

Turn Signal Fuse Blows In 1997 Chevrolet Suburban

This Suburban came in with the complaint that the turn signal fuse blows. The customer could not relate when the fuse would blow and it would not blow when it came in the shop. I first went to the rear and and inspected the wiring there and found no problems. Next I turned my attention … Continue reading “Turn Signal Fuse Blows In 1997 Chevrolet Suburban”

2003 Ford Explorer Right Rear Turn Signal Inop

2003 Ford Explorer with the right rear turn signal inop. The right stoplight also was not working. Checked the bulb and socket in the rear and all checked okay except no power to right rear socket. As this is a common problem on Ford Explorer, Expeditions, Excursions, E Vans and F Trucks with tilt wheel … Continue reading “2003 Ford Explorer Right Rear Turn Signal Inop”